Model Year | 2010 | 2006 | |
Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Jeep Liberty | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 252 hp@6300 251 lb-ft@3200 |
3.7L V6 OHC-2v 210 hp@5200 235 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.3 in | 104.3 in | 8 in |
Length | 191.8 in | 174.4 in | 17.4 in |
Width | 70.3 in | 71.6 in | -1.3 in |
Height | 57.1 in | 71.9 in | -14.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3680 lb. | 3821 lb. | -141 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.0 gal. | 20.5 gal. | -4.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 40.7 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 56.5 in | -0.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 57.0 in | -4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 40.8 in | 1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 42.1 in | -4.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 56.5 in | -2.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.1 in | 47.4 in | 4.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 37.2 in | 0.4 in |
Total Legroom | 79.8 in (over 2 rows) | 78 in (over 2 rows) | 1.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.1 ft3 | 29.0 ft3 | -13.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.1 ft3 | 69.0 ft3 | -53.9 ft3 |
2010 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Good legroom. Hip room is alittle tight in this year's Malibu. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
2010 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
drivers seat is hard on my back, no matter how much I adjust...seems to be missing some foam on left side bolster...taking into dealer for possible replacement of seat cushion soon see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
After driving this car for a half hour, my back was in pain. How absolutely useless on a roadtrip. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
2006 Jeep Liberty Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 160hp 2.8L I4 Diesel 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Fits our kids. see full Jeep Liberty review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 3.7L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
fullypowered front seat. gives you perfect control over your position as a driver see full Jeep Liberty review |